2022 Annual Report CITY

OF CRANBROOK

Members of Council

Vision

Cranbrook is a vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty. Find your opportunities here.

Mission

Where a sense of belonging, innovation, and diversity meet. Cranbrook is a regional economic, social, and cultural centre. The best place to call home.

Top Left: Councillor Wesly Graham, Councillor Mike Peabody, Councillor Wayne Stetski, Councillor Ron Popoff. Bottom Left: Councillor Lynnette Wray, Mayor Wayne Price, Councillor Norma Blissett.

Message from the Mayor

On behalf of Council and City staff, I am pleased to present the 2022 Annual Report, which provides an overview of our financial performance for the 2022 fiscal year. This report represents Council’s commitment to transparency and accountability to our citizens.

Budgetary consideration for 2022 was directed by the pillars of Council’s 2020 – 2024 Strategic Plan. Investments in our Capital Works Program continued with sewage lagoon upgrades and sewer, water, and road upgrades. A revised Official Community Plan was developed, which should be in place later in 2023.

Record housing starts continued to trend in 2022 as we saw permit values of $55.7 million. This construction contributed significantly to our local economy and will benefit future taxation revenues. Early indications suggest that 2023 will be another peak year for local housing development.

Marketing Cranbrook through our Economic Development office is a priority, and Cranbrook Tourism’s Master Plan will be completed in 2023. We will continue to strive to make Cranbrook a community that provides opportunity and offers a preferred lifestyle.

2022 was met with some financial challenges due to supply chain issues, inflation, higher interest rates and increased social concerns. Responsible budgeting and spending will continue to be a priority, and advocacy work will be essential to maintain partnerships and good working relationships with local businesses and senior levels of government.

Thank you,

Mayor Wayne Price

Senior Management Team

Mark Fercho

Chief Administrative Officer

Charlotte Osborne, CPA,CGA

Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer

Scott Driver

Director of Fire and Emergency Services

Stacy Paulsen

Director of Recreation and Culture

Corporate Partners

Staff Sergeant Barry Graham NCO, i/c Cranbrook Detachment

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Tristen Chernove, Airport Manager

Canadian Rockies International Airport

Ursula Brigl, Chief Librarian

Cranbrook Public Library

Mike Matejka

Director of Engineering & Development Services

Derrick Anderson

Director of Public Works

Ndaba Dube

Director of Human Resources

Legal Counsel

The Merged Law Firm of Lidstone and Murdy & McAllister; Rockies Law Corporation

Bank - Bank of Montreal

Auditors - BDO Canada LLP

2022 Council Appointments & Representation - Committees

Advisory Planning Commission (APC)

Councillor Norma Blissett

Councillor Wes Graham

Cranbrook Public Library Board

Councillor Wayne Price

Heritage Committee

Councillor Wayne Price

Cranbrook History Centre

Councillor Ron Popoff

Cranbrook Social Planning Society of Cranbrook and Area

Councillor Mike Peabody

Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce

Councillor John Hudak

Cranbrook Tourism Society Board

Councillor Ron Popoff

Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Advisory Committee

Councillor John Hudak

Alternate Councillor Wayne Price

Regional District of East Kootenay Board and Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board

Mayor Lee Pratt, Councillor Wes Graham

Alternates Councillor Norma Blissett & Councillor Ron Popoff

Canadian Rockies International Airport

The diversity of activities within each day of running the airport makes for a stimulating work environment. Daily duties include the performance of a multitude of physical inspections and maintenance, communications and general management that vary with the seasons. At Canadian Rockies International Airport we operate a robust Safety Management System, from simple checks to operational guidelines and directives, process guidance, risk analysis and mitigation, investigations, and quality assurance. Other daily responsibilities include business partner and customer communications, marketing and service development, financial planning and management, project management and customer service. With nineteen tenants operating a wide variety of businesses, the airport has most of the daily activities and needs of a tiny community, ranging from building, grounds, roads/runways, water system and HVAC system maintenance to Food and Beverage concessions and Lease Management. Operating within Federal Regulation, exceeding regulatory compliance while growing strong relationships with airlines and business partners is core to our success. As a key catalyst for the economic growth and diversification of our entire region, the airport’s vision includes an expanding domestic and international market through a continued focus on air service development and the sustainability of air service providers.

The pandemic had arguably hit the air travel industry harder than any other, and recovery is proving a multi-year challenge. During the pandemic, Canadian Rockies International Airport saw immediate impacts, bottoming out at less than 8% of pre-Covid ridership and revenue. After navigating and responding to two years of the greatest suppression of the air travel industry, recovery to a sustaining level was rapid and optimism high throughout the sector as we saw a global stabilization of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quickly it was revealed that airline staff shortages, particularly in the areas of aircraft maintenance engineers and pilots, would continue to constrain the recovery of the air travel industry. At Canadian Rockies International Airport and throughout their national networks, Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal were all forced to limit seat capacity far below what level of service our demand could support. 2022 passenger loads on all flights were optimized and the airport sustained well considering that the airlines were only able to introduce 62% of pre Covid seat capacity. As airlines resolve their staffing shortages, at Canadian Rockies International Airport we will see a growth in schedule frequencies and seat capacity which is expected to begin in late 2023.

Mission Statement

To serve the region by becoming the airport of choice and to provide the City of Cranbrook with a safe, friendly, clean, efficient, and profitable airport with a local sense of place.

Projects&Priorities

Key Projects Completed in 2022

The woodtick beacon which warns pilots of aeronautical hazards was upgraded to an LED fixture. The LED Beacon light will improve reliability and lower energy consumption. The Beacon is visible when driving North on Theatre Rd.

Top Projects/Priorities 2023

Airfield Lighting Upgrade. Many components of the airfield lighting system will be upgraded. Runway edge lights will be replaced with LED units. Edge light cabling will be replaced.

Top Projects/Priorities 2024-2025

Repave curbside road and main parking lot. The asphalt is reaching end of lifecycle and will need to be repaved.

Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights. The PAPIs have reached the end of their expected service life. These lights provide approach slope guidance to inbound aircraft and are critical to the airport operations.

The Airport received federal funding and ordered a new plow truck with 22 foot plow. Delivery is expected Q3 of 2023.

Airport Training facility energy efficiency upgrades. Lighting was converted to LED with occupancy sensors. Furnaces were replaced with high efficiency models.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Level 2 fast chargers will be installed allowing passengers and staff driving plug in hybrid or full electric vehicles to quickly charge their vehicles. This project is supported by funding from Clean BC.

Replace Airport Pumphouse Pressure Release Valves. Pressure relief valves will be at end of service life and will require replacement.

Corporate Services

Corporate Services bridges the strategic direction of the municipality to its operational activities. Council direction, corporate and community goals, and stakeholder interests are all considered.

The department includes the roles and duties of Corporate Administration, Communications, and Information Technology (IT) Services.

The core functions of Corporate Services are:

Overall management of the day-to-day delivery of municipal services.

Communication link between Administration and Council.

Support to Mayor and Council, fulfillment of statutory requirements.

Preparation and distribution of Council agendas and the recording of minutes of Committees of Council.

Administer oaths, take affirmations, affidavits, and declarations and FOIPP requests.

Strategic Plan implementation.

Project Management.

Maintain custody of corporate records, City bylaws and policies.

Legislative services including bylaw and policy review, land sales and Land Titles filings.

Coordination of general local elections of Council and School District 5 and other processes requiring electoral approval.

Mission Statement

Corporate Services is a professional and proactive team that is dedicated to enhancing partnerships, programs, and systems for the community and the corporation.

Build and maintain community and media relations, and public awareness of City programs and services, provide emergency and crisis public messaging and build advocacy and relationship building across multi-levels of government.

Provides technology infrastructure and automation within the organization.

Information technology services primarily provides network, application, and desktop support, along with systems management support to all departments and the Cranbrook RCMP detachment.

Projects&Priorities

Key Projects Completed in 2022

Developed a comprehensive Council Orientation package and training.

Coordinated the 2022 General Local Election and School Board Trustee Election.

Launched Project Management Program.

Reviewed, culled, verified and recorded contents of existing permanent files and prepared files for scanning into FileHold EDRM system.

Top Projects/Priorities 2023

Conduct new Strategic Planning exercise with new Council and administration.

Creation of a Social Development Program Coordinator position.

Conduct Community Housing Corporation Study.

Coordinate Recreation & Culture Service Review.

Ongoing review and update of City bylaws and policies to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices.

Continue implementation and integration of records into FileHold EDRM system.

Top Projects/Priorities 2024-2025

Review and update Communications Strategy.

Review and update Council policies and procedures.

Streamline electronic records into official FileHold EDRM records management system.

Implemented staff Intranet system leveraging SharePoint to aid in paperless unified communication.

Completed phase one of the Interconnect project; started phase two with RFP for new server system.

Built additional disaster recovery options for organization.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program. Train Engineering & Development Services in the FileHold EDRM system.

Review and update Communications Strategy, Social Media Governance Policy, and Council Meeting Recording and Retention Policy.

Develop ‘How to Access City Information’ public education campaign.

Develop Waste Diversion Public Awareness Campaign, in partnership with the RDEK.

Supporting a hybrid workplace model (Information Systems).

Additional disaster recovery options under consideration.

Supporting a hybrid workplace model (Information Systems).

Additional disaster recovery options under consideration.

Cranbrook Public Library

The library recognizes that people love to read, need to keep learning throughout their lives, and want to connect with each other to share ideas in a welcoming place. Each day, library staff is committed to meet people’s information and literacy-related needs by providing access to a diverse range of services, programs and resources.

The library enables people to:

Borrow or access books, DVDs, audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, streaming videos, and digital resources

Participate in literacy-based programs for all ages, such as story times, author events, coding workshops, seminars

Access online resources by using the public computers, free wireless access, and printing services

Find answers to any question they may have, from getting a critical piece of information to what they can read next

Mission Statement

The Cranbrook Public Library reaches out to support the needs and aspirations of everyone in our community.

It promotes literacy and provides access to the world’s information, ideas, and cultures by offering a range of services in a welcoming, respectful environment.

Get one-on-one technological assistance on topics such as how to: use a tablet, privacy protection, access government services, use email and social media, and download and use apps

Meet with others, take exams, do homework, take a break from a busy day, or sit and read

Projects&Priorities

Key Projects Completed in 2022

Website Redesign

The library’s new website launched in April 2022. It features quick links to make it easier to get to the most popular online services with only one click. Library-to-Go, the digital material collections, expanded to include digital versions of thousands of magazines in addition to e-books and digital audiobooks.

Reading Room and Idea Lab Opened

Elaine’s Reading Room, for anyone who needs a quiet space to read, study or work, opened to the public in May 2022. It was named to honour the memory of Elaine Karras, founder of the Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library and a library trustee who passed away at the beginning of 2022. Opened in October, library members could use the Idea Lab’s equipment, after an orientation session, to learn new

Top Projects/Priorities 2023

Business Continuity Plan

A business continuity plan will enable the library to minimize disruption of services, modify service levels or switch to alternate service delivery models in response to emergency situations and extreme weather events. It will make it possible for the library to continue serving our community during times of emergency.

Strategic Plan

The Library Board will undertake a planning process to develop a new strategic plan by the

Top Projects/Priorities 2024-2025

Permanent Public Technology Coordinator

After over a decade of relying on various grants to offer tech training to people, the library plans to finally create a permanent position. In addition to continuing to offer existing tech training, this will enable the library to offer ongoing, regularly scheduled technologyrelated programs such as coding workshops, computer basics courses, and digital literacy sessions.

Increase Amount of New Material in Collections

People rely on the library to access a broad selection of both physical – books, magazines,

skills and create their own projects. The Idea Lab offers access to a sound recording booth, digitization equipment, video editing station, mobile film mini-studio, digital illustration workstation, and 3D printer.

Expanded In-Person Programs

In-person programs finally returned in 2022, with a twist. In addition to resuming regular programs within the library, programs in the park and in partnership with other organizations continued and grew – Summer Reading Club in Rotary Park, Wine & Paint, Storytime at the Cranbrook History Centre. To find out what’s happening at the library, people can check the website, subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter, and check the library’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

end of 2023. The new plan will provide a roadmap to ensure the Cranbrook Public Library continues to evolve to meet the needs of our community and to deliver high-quality library services and programs.

Library Exterior Revitalization

The library will continue to work with the City on the Library Exterior Revitalization project to make its entrances safer and more welcoming to all who visit. The focus in 2023 is to finalize the design and work to secure grants to make the plans reality.

films, audiobooks, topographical maps – and digital material. The library plans to increase the number of new items is gets in both formats to meet the interests and needs of our community.

Celebrate the Library’s Centenary

The Cranbrook Public Library is turning 100 in 2025. Plans are underway for a series of events and activities to celebrate a century of service and to look forward to the next 100 years.

Engineering & Development Services

Responsible for shaping the long term growth and development of the City through strategic policy and planning related to land use and infrastructure, the Engineering and Development Services Department provides several core local government functions.

Land use planning via the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and other policies and bylaws, sets the stage for permitted uses and development which encourage a vibrant community.

Our Engineering team oversees short term capital infrastructure upgrades, as well as long term infrastructure planning to ensure sustainability and resiliency of these services.

Day to day development and construction is overseen by our integrated team of professionals to facilitate the growth our community needs in a safe and proactive manner, including building inspection services and construction compliance.

Our Bylaw Enforcement team works to inform and educate citizens about our many bylaws that are meant to foster a safe and livable community, including supporting our more vulnerable populations.

The Engineering and Development Services Department is committed to serving the community and being proactive and agile in the way those services are delivered to the benefit of all stakeholders.

Mission Statement

To use creativity and innovation to enhance quality of life opportunities in the City.

Projects&Priorities

Key Projects Completed in 2022

Downtown Revitalization Master Plan – A plan developed to create a vision and develop key recommendations to develop a more vibrant downtown for our citizens and businesses to thrive in.

Official Community Plan – The primary policy document that shapes the future of the City of Cranbrook by providing land use guidance and strategic policy direction.

Top Projects/Priorities 2023

Shadow Mountain Local Area Service Sewer Construction – A multi-million dollar project to connect the Shadow Mountain development and surrounding area to the City’s sewer collection and treatment system.

Zoning Bylaw/Housing Needs Assessment

Updates – To support the City’s demand for more and diverse housing, these two projects will be integrated to first determine the type

Top Projects/Priorities 2024-2025

Water Quality and Supply Infrastructure –Major investments in a safe and sustainable water supply will take place to address critical water storage and delivery, as well as water quality improvements.

Tourism Master Plan – A plan developed closely with stakeholders from the tourism industry that will prioritize investments and resources to deliver a great community experience for visiting tourists and citizens alike.

of housing that is needed, then to provide zoning bylaw updates that will facilitate those housing needs.

Transportation & Active Transportation Master Plans – Plans to support transportation upgrades that will be required to sustain future growth of the City, as well as prioritization of pedestrian transportation network investments.

Master Plan Implementation and Integration –Downtown Revitalization, Tourism, Transportation and other infrastructure plans will need to be implemented in a comprehensive and integrated approach to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

Financial Services

The Finance Department is responsible for the financial administration of the City involving general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable and payable processing, as well as the collection of property taxes and other fees and charges. We oversee the annual budget process, corporate borrowing and investing, purchasing, insurance coverage and claims, and manage reserve and surplus balances. We produce the City’s annual financial statements as well as other legislated financial reports. Our staff support other City Departments by preparing historical financial data analysis, developing projections and forecasts, and assisting with grant applications and reporting. Finance staff support the 311 call system as well as manage a large volume of in-person enquiries at City Hall.

Mission Statement

With a focus on outstanding performance in areas of financial planning, management, and reporting, accountability, and customer service, the Finance Department supports Council, individual departments, and residents of the City. We provide sound, strategic financial planning, accurate and timely financial information, and continually search for ways to improve customer service.

Projects&Priorities

Key Projects Completed in 2022

Payroll Budget – Completed transition of payroll budget to salary plan module within the City’s budget software.

Top Projects/Priorities 2023

Human Resources Information System (HRIS) – continue work with Human Resources to implement a HRIS platform that integrates with payroll and electronic time and attendance.

Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) – Continue work started in 2022. Public Sector Accounting Standards Section 3280 – Asset Retirement Obligation. This standard is effective for the City’s December 31, 2023 financial statements. The standard provides guidance on how to account for and report a liability for AROs.

Top Projects/Priorities 2024-2025

Financial Management Policies – Expand suite of financial management policies. Priority will be given to policies that integrate and guide the funding mix for capital projects.

Joint Job Evaluation (JJE) – Together with other City Staff, Finance Staff participated in the Joint Job Evaluation Program, a joint initiative between the City of Cranbrook and CUPE Local 2090.

Animal Licensing – Working with Bylaw Services to implement an online registration system for animal licensing.

Grants to Not-For-Profit Organizations Policy

– This policy will provide guidance to not-forprofit organizations submitting grant applications to the City aligning eligibility criteria with Council’s strategic objectives.

Asset Management – Ongoing integration of the asset management plan into a long-term financial plan. As the City’s asset management plans mature, longer range financial planning is better informed.

Fire & Emergency Services

The role of Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services (CF&ES) is to deliver safe, efficient, and effective fire and emergency response to our community. This requires a dedicated commitment to understanding and preparing for each of the risks that are present in our community. Safety requires a focus on education, training and planning that is grounded in a model of public service keeping safety as a prerequisite to response.

Over the course of 2022, the Fire Department experienced a higher-than-expected demand for service. In addition, inflation and supply chain issues throughout the industry put pressure on our departmental processes and finances. With a lens pointed at 2023 and beyond, the Department is focused firmly on developing strategies that will enable us to deliver effective emergency response services to our community in a safe and efficient manner. We recognize the communities risk profile has changed and to remain robust, so must we. Every member of our team is working hard to keep their knowledge and skills current and proficient, to best serve our growing and changing community. We look forward to the challenges ahead of us, and we are thankful for the honour of serving our community.

Mission Statement

To provide efficient, effective professional emergency response and prevention services to our community.

To build and maintain a positive work environment that encourages and supports personal and team initiative in service delivery.

Projects&Priorities

Key Projects Completed in 2022

Airport and Joseph Creek Prescribed Burns took place in the spring and fall. These treatments make up important pieces of our larger efforts to protect the community and its critical infrastructure from the potential impacts of wildfire.

Top Projects/Priorities 2023

Efficient, effective emergency response and prevention services delivered to our community and its citizens 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. This continues to be our primary focus, and most of our work effort goes into preparedness and response to this end.

Completion of the Fire Department Master Plan will occur in Q3 of 2023. This plan will address the current state of the department with respect to the community risk profile. The plan will also serve as a tool to chart a path

Top Projects/Priorities 2024-2025

Efficient, effective emergency response and prevention services delivered to our community and its members 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. This continues to be our primary focus, and most of our work effort goes into preparedness and response to this end.

105’ Ladder Truck and Bush Truck were received and placed into service. These very important fleet vehicles have replaced existing end-of-life apparatus. Critical changes were made to each of the apparatus to ensure appropriateness for the communities current and future needs.

forward for the Department based on community growth projections and changes in the fire & emergency response industry.

Tendering and completion of a comprehensive and up-to-date Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan is planned for 2023. This grant-funded project will provide the community with a holistic look at the community’s current wildfire risks, and guide future decisions with respect to directing limited resources to address those risks.

Significant staff development and integration with the BC Wildfire Service’s (BCWS) structural defense program. Since last year, BCWS has been the lead agency for coordination and response to Interface firefighting in British Columbia. As much of our community lies in or adjacent to the Interface, our ability to work alongside BCWS is critical in reducing interface fire risks as we go forward.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department is now well established. From 2023 forward, we are focusing on consolidating best practices, through HR policies, Health and Safety, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, online service delivery, and continuous learning.

We strive to elevate the city to one of the best employers in the East Kootenay region.

Mission Statement

To provide the City with best practices in Human Resources delivery.

Projects&Priorities

Key Projects Completed in 2022

Leadership Development Workshops –Theme: Leading with Care and Influence

In 2022, exempt and unionized employees participated in leadership workshops focused on the theme: Leading with Care and Influence. These great learning opportunities covered basic labour relations skills and some sessions extend to a tour at St Eugene where staff learnt a lot about First Nations culture.

Development and Approval of a Diversity and Inclusion (DEI) policy

This foundational policy was developed to support the city’s compliance with the Accessibility BC Act, as well as laying the groundwork for developing a DEI Accountability Framework. More work is to be done through 2023.

Occupational Health and Safety

People Work Supervisor Program - In 2022, 30 city leaders enrolled in a safety coaching and communication program, facilitated by our partner Kevin Burns Learning. This unique program offered insights on how to empower, motivate and build trusting relationships, helping supervisors to create safety-focused teams. Comprised of weekly self-study lessons and instructor led group video discussions, the program emphasized safety culture improvements, guiding employees towards building a better, safer workplace.

Top Projects/Priorities 2023 onward

Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

We contracted Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) to help transition the City’s paper-based human resources and payroll practices into online platforms. We expect to complete this project before the end of 2023.

Mental Health and Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Mental Health initiatives are a high priority for the City in 2023.

In 2022, the City of Cranbrook’s mental health claims were about $200,000.00 and amounted to above 50% of all claims. Given this high experience rate, and additional concerns expressed across Canada, HR will focus on developing mental health programs that help staff with effective return-to-work plans.

Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System – Building upon current OHS program achievements, the City will continue to formalize the Occupational Health

and Safety Management System. This will provide clear guidance on topics such as workplace inspections, hazard identification, injury management, etc. The development of this system will improve consistency and standardization across all departments.

Certificate of Recognition (COR)

COR is a voluntary employer certification program intended to motivate employers to take a proactive role in health and safety. It recognizes and rewards employers who exceed regulatory requirements and implement an effective occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS), and then pass a certification audit. Once the OHSMS is fully implemented the City will strive for COR certification.

Corporate Staff Development Programs

These programs will continue to be provided based on annual priorities from staff. We believe a continuous learning culture will keep City employees abreast with the ever-changing world of municipal operations.

Public Works

The Public Works Department oversees the operations and maintenance of important City services and assets, including water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, roads, sidewalks, parks, and outdoor recreation facilities.

68 staff members with diverse skill sets are designated to various departments, water works, parks, roads, fleet services, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and administration. Depending on the time of year, staff are allocated to different departments to meet the seasonal needs of the public works structure.

The core department mandates include:

Park Maintenance

Road & Sidewalk Maintenance

Water & Wastewater Operations

Spray Irrigation Operations

Facilities Maintenance

Fleet Management

Council Chambers before (inset) and after renovations.

Mission Statement

Working to serve the public in a safe, prompt, courteous, efficient manner.

Our dedicated employees strive to plan, design, inspect, build, and maintain public infrastructure in a manner that adequately preserves these assets for succeeding generations.

Projects&Priorities

Key Projects Completed in 2022

Council Chambers Renovation

This project refurbished the interior space of the City Council chambers back to the original architecture, increased the seating capacity, improved the audio and video equipment for a better remote meeting experience, and removed hazardous materials.

Additional Waterworks Staff

The Waterworks Department was expanded to maintain a high standard for service as the City continues to grow.

Top Projects/Priorities 2023

Snow & Ice Level of Service Review

Additional staff are being hired for the winter, and a snowblower will be used to maintain the roads to the high standards that have been set. How shifts can be optimized, and exactly what standard that the level of service should be held to is being reviewed to deliver the best value to the residents in Cranbrook.

Public Works Storage & Wash Facility

This project will create sheltered areas for equipment cleaning and maintenance, and for production of brine solution for winter road maintenance.

Top Projects/Priorities 2024-2025

Fleet Policy and Electrification Plan

This project seeks to create a fleet policy and procedure that governs acceptable vehicle use, vehicle assignment, maintenance, and appropriate vehicle selection for different applications. The fleet policy will include considerations for prioritizing selection of electric or alternative zero-emissions vehicles.

Cemetery Master Plan

This project will create a plan for managing the cemetery in Cranbrook for many years to come.

Corporate Climate Action Plan

This project established the key areas for the City to focus action on to reduce greenhouse gases from things that the City has direct authority over. The largest areas of focus of the plan are improvements to the City fleet and to City facilities.

Restructuring of Waterworks Staff

Currently water and wastewater operations are performed by the same team at the City, but as the City grows, particularly with the connection of Shadow Mountain developments, the demands continue to increase on this team. Separating this team into strictly wastewater and strictly water will allow better specialization of teams and better overall efficiency in operations.

Mechanized Garbage Trucks and Bins

This project will modernize the garbage collection program in Cranbrook with standardized bins that are collected by automated collection trucks. The automated garbage trucks reduce injuries and can collect more efficiently than the current manual collection.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is Canada’s national police force which provides many services from coast-to-coast at the community, provincial, and federal levels as well as national security intelligence gathering.

The Cranbrook Detachment is a hub and provides the community and surrounding rural areas with: 24-hour Municipal and Rural Police Services; Forensic Services; General Investigation; Police Dog Services; Indigenous Services.

As well, we have 10 holding cells and are a hub for surrounding detachments for prisoners that are being transported to court or to correctional facilities.

The Detachment Commander, S/Sgt. Barry GRAHAM is in charge of the Cranbrook Detachment consisting of:

2 Sergeants;

6 Corporals;

19 Municipally funded Constables;

4 Provincially funded Constables; and

2 Forensic Identification Service positions.

Mission Statement

The RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law, and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

The Municipal Operations Manager is responsible for the supervision of 32 full-time, part-time and casual municipal employees at the Cranbrook Detachment, which consists of: Records Clerks; Court Liaison Officer; Client Services Clerks; and Jail Supervisors.

Projects&Priorities

Key Projects Completed in 2022

Approval of 4 full-time Watch Clerk positions to support each of the Watches.

Top Projects/Priorities 2023

Begin Detachment Renovations: access to the secure compound from a separate exit/ entrance, and upgrading the facilities.

Filling the new approved vacancies and support members on their Gradual Return to Work plan.

Top Projects/Priorities 2024-2025

Updating the Detachment, continue the renovations for a healthier and more efficient work space for members and support staff.

Approval of 2 new Front-Line operational members to join the General Duty Unit.

Increase in Municipal support staff – with the addition of new operational members, the continuously changing environment, as well as the ever evolving technology to better support our partner agencies, the increase in Support Staff will be greatly beneficial in allowing the members to be more visible to the Citizens of Cranbrook.

Achieve and maintain the established training standards for all municipal employees.

Recreation & Culture

The Recreation and Culture department strives to bring a sense of community to the citizens of Cranbrook through access to recreation facilities, events, and programs. The Department is guided by the values of providing parks, recreation, and cultural opportunities to everyone in our city, consistent with the responsible use of financial resources, the lifestyle, and the natural setting of our community.

The department oversees the programming, operations and maintenance of Western Financial Place, the Memorial and Kinsmen Arenas, Aquatic Centre and numerous sports fields and parks. The department works closely with Public Works on outdoor facility maintenance and parks/trail development.

A variety of community programming is offered to all ages, fitness for seniors, youth sport programs, summer PLAY program, swim lessons and much more. The department also coordinates a variety of major concerts, community celebrations and sporting events, and collaborates closely with user groups who produce exciting local events.

Mission Statement

The Recreation and Culture Department promotes healthy lifestyles through the development of quality parks, facilities, recreation, and cultural opportunities.

We are leaders in the community facilitating services to residents and visitors, which enhance their quality of life.

We provide a challenging work environment, which stresses personal responsibility and development, an opportunity to participate, and the recognition of being an important part of a successful team.

Projects&Priorities

Key Projects Completed in 2022

Pickleball court sound dampening.

New Ice Resurfacer purchased and delivered to Western Financial Place.

Top Projects/Priorities 2023

Continued various upgrades at Western Financial Place including outdoor LED screen replacement, new diving board, overhaul of customer service area, and new automated entry door system and the concession security gates.

Top Projects/Priorities 2024-2025

Western Financial Place upgrades including replacement of exterior (EIFS) walls, lower arena flooring and redesign of the landscaping. Moir Park upgrades including the ball diamonds lighting and bleachers.

Attracting special events and concerts to return to Cranbrook as the premiere event center for the region.

Handrails at Western Financial Place. Finalizing the design, implementation, and installation of the arena bowl handrails.

Kinsmen and Memorial Arena upgrades including metal cladding, sound systems, and spectator heating.

Aquatics storage compound built and fenced.

2022 Statement of Financial Information

Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2022

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook Schedule of Long-term Debt

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook Guarantee

and Indemnity Agreements

As at December 31, 2022

Guarantees and indemnities information for the Corporation of the City of Cranbrook is included in the notes to the 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Information Act Regulation Schedule 1, section 5

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook Council Remuneration, Expenses, and Contracts

Total Council Remuneration/Expenses

Employer share of Council benefits: Employer Health Tax Group dental, extended health Receiver General

Total employer share of Council benefits

Contracts under Section 107 of Community Charter:

Section 107 of the Community Charter requires disclosure where a municipality enters into a contract in which a council member has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest.

No such contracts were entered into in 2022.

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook

BYLAW

NO.

4096, 2022 "Schedule A"